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Toe River Health District announces first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Mitchell County

  LEDGER – The Mitchell County Health Department, part of Toe River Health District, was notified at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, a Mitchell County resident has tested positive for novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19. The individual is in isolation.

U.S. Small Business Administration grants disaster declaration for NC business owners

The U.S. Small Business Administration has granted Gov. Roy Cooper’s request for a disaster declaration for small businesses that are suffering due to COVID-19.

Combating Covid-19 at forefront

SPRUCE PINE – “Please stay home.”  That three-word phrase was the best piece of advice Toe River Health District Director Diane Creek said she could offer about combating the ongoing coronavirus threat.

PLS working remotely: free, civil legal aid still available

Pisgah Legal Services, a nonprofit that provides free, civil legal aid in Western North Carolina, remains open and continues to provide help for people with low incomes during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.

County requests suspension of short-term rentals to combat spread of COVID-19

    The Mitchell County Government announced Tuesday, March 24, the suspension of all short-term rentals until further notice due to the threat of coronavirus.

Golden LEAF deploys $15M in funding to launch NC COVID-19 Rapid Recovery Loan Program

  ROCKY MOUNT –  The Golden LEAF Foundation announces $15 million in funding to launch a rapid recovery loan program in response to economic losses related to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Walker joins News-Journal staff as reporter

SPRUCE PINE – Mitchell News-Journal publisher and editor Brandon Roberts announced Spruce Pine native Juliana Walker has joined the staff of the Mitchell News-Journal as a reporter.

TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE: Fine for littering could be increased in town limits

SPRUCE PINE – People who litter within Spruce Pine town limits could soon be subject to stiffer fines.  The Spruce Pine Town Council, at its regular meeting Monday, March 9, discussed the possibility of increasing the penalty for city litter citations.

U.S. Small Business Administration grants disaster declaration for NC business owners

RALEIGH – The U.S. Small Business Administration has granted Gov. Roy Cooper’s request for a disaster declaration for small businesses that are suffering due to COVID-19.

A note from AMY Wellness Executive Director Luke Howe

Dear AMY Wellness Foundation Partners, I hope this letter finds you well during this time of uncertainty. As you know, AMY Wellness Foundation is committed to the health and well-being of our region.